Manila, Feb. 24 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said the Philippines must elect a "like-minded president" in 2028 to prevent ongoing economic reforms from being reversed.

Speaking at the ASEAN Editors and Economic Opinion Leaders Forum in Makati City, Marcos underscored the importance of policy continuity, particularly in sustaining structural changes aimed at making the country more investment-friendly.

"If we do not elect a like-minded president in 2028, all of these will just go by the wayside," Marcos said, referring to reforms introduced under his administration.

The President acknowledged investors' concerns about policy reversals between administrations, noting that Philippine politics has often been marked by di...